Module 5 | Concussion and Traumatic Brain Injury in Football

Module Overview

American football poses the greatest risk for concussive injury in athletes. Indeed, the chance of experiencing a traumatic brain injury in football exceeds 75 percent. The physiology of impact between players - and between players and the playing field - accounts for the high incidence of concussive injury. Comprehension of the mechanical aspects of brain injuries associated with football is vital in the assessment of the athlete.

Topics at a Glance

A detailed overview of traumatic brain injuries related to football.

The physiology of traumatic brain injury in football related collisions and impacts.

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Module 5 | Concussion and Traumatic Brain Injury in Football

Module Overview

American football poses the greatest risk for concussive injury in athletes. Indeed, the chance of experiencing a traumatic brain injury in football exceeds 75 percent. The physiology of impact between players - and between players and the playing field - accounts for the high incidence of concussive injury. Comprehension of the mechanical aspects of brain injuries associated with football is vital in the assessment of the athlete.

Topics at a Glance

A detailed overview of traumatic brain injuries related to football.

The physiology of traumatic brain injury in football related collisions and impacts.

Disclosures

As a provider accredited by the ACCME, the Office of CME&PD, School of Medicine, University of Louisville, must ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all its sponsored educational activities. All Planners, faculty, reviewers, and other persons that affected the content of this CME activity were required to submit a financial disclosure form from which relevant conflicts of interest were determined.

Course Director, Planning Committee and Faculty member Michelle Reillo, Ph.D has nothing to disclose.Course Coordinator and Planning Committee member Richard K. Anderson has nothing to disclose.Planning Committee members James E. Tykoliz, MBA and Samuel E. Montgomery have nothing to disclose.CME & PD Staff and Advisory Board members have nothing to disclose.

Special Services
If you need special accommodations due to a disability, or for an alternative form of course materials, please contact Richard K. Anderson (r.anderson@alternatehealth.ca). Continuing Medical Education & Professional Development fully complies with the legal requirements of the ADA and the rules and regulations thereof.

Provider Contact InformationIf you need technical support or have questions about the course, please e-mail us at cmepd@louisville.edu

Commercial SupportNo commercial support was used or received to fund this online course.

Important Note | THC Series

The CBD course and the THC course are exclusive of one another and, while both courses can be taken, you may only receive CME credit for one.

The THC course is for doctors in states in which medical marijuana is legal to prescribe. The THC course covers CBD cannabinoids and THC cannabinoids. If medical marijuana is NOT legal to prescribe in your state, please go to the CBD course.

The CBD course is for doctors in states in which medical marijuana is not legal to prescribe and covers CBD cannabinoids only.

Alternate Medical Media does not condone the use of marijuana outside of the legal, prescribed indications set forth by a licensed medical professional.

Important Note | CBD Series

The CBD course and the THC course are exclusive of one another and, while both courses can be taken, you may only receive CME credit for one.

The THC course is for doctors in states in which medical marijuana is legal to prescribe. The THC course covers CBD cannabinoids and THC cannabinoids. If medical marijuana is NOT legal to prescribe in your state, please go to the CBD course.

The CBD course is for doctors in states in which medical marijuana is not legal to prescribe and covers CBD cannabinoids only.

Alternate Medical Media does not condone the use of marijuana outside of the legal, prescribed indications set forth by a licensed medical professional.

Disclosures and Additional Information | THC Series

Disclosures

As a provider accredited by the ACCME, the Office of CME&PD, School of Medicine, University of Louisville, must ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all its sponsored educational activities. All Planners, faculty, reviewers, and other persons that affected the content of this CME activity were required to submit a financial disclosure form from which relevant conflicts of interest were determined.

Course Director, Planning Committee and Faculty member Michelle Reillo, Ph.D has nothing to disclose.Course Coordinator and Planning Committee member Richard K. Anderson has nothing to disclose.Planning Committee members James E. Tykoliz, MBA and Samuel E. Montgomery have nothing to disclose.CME & PD Staff and Advisory Board members have nothing to disclose.

Special Services
If you need special accommodations due to a disability, or for an alternative form of course materials, please contact Richard K. Anderson (r.anderson@alternatehealth.ca). Continuing Medical Education & Professional Development fully complies with the legal requirements of the ADA and the rules and regulations thereof.

Provider Contact InformationIf you need technical support or have questions about the course, please e-mail us at cmepd@louisville.edu

Commercial SupportNo commercial support was used or received to fund this online course.

Disclosures and Additional Information | CBD Series

Disclosures

As a provider accredited by the ACCME, the Office of CME&PD, School of Medicine, University of Louisville, must ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all its sponsored educational activities. All Planners, faculty, reviewers, and other persons that affected the content of this CME activity were required to submit a financial disclosure form from which relevant conflicts of interest were determined.

Course Director, Planning Committee and Faculty member Michelle Reillo, Ph.D has nothing to disclose.Course Coordinator and Planning Committee member Richard K. Anderson has nothing to disclose.Planning Committee members James E. Tykoliz, MBA and Samuel E. Montgomery have nothing to disclose.CME & PD Staff and Advisory Board members have nothing to disclose.

Special Services
If you need special accommodations due to a disability, or for an alternative form of course materials, please contact Richard K. Anderson (r.anderson@alternatehealth.ca). Continuing Medical Education & Professional Development fully complies with the legal requirements of the ADA and the rules and regulations thereof.

Provider Contact InformationIf you need technical support or have questions about the course, please e-mail us at cmepd@louisville.edu

Commercial SupportNo commercial support was used or received to fund this online course.